What to do all day with a newborn?
Mums and Dads, we will suggest some of the activities you could do comfortably with your child, to make him feel protected, loved and to create a beautiful harmony with him, and as a family:
- carry the newborn in a swaddling blanket or baby carrier (this allows you to have free hands (to do whatever you need as long as your child is safe: shopping, cleaning your house…) and to be able to "cuddle" your baby for a long time. No, a child is not spoiled because in the first weeks you try to cuddle him alot, creating a strong bond);
- listen to music with the newborn (this will relax you and instil in him a curiosity about rhythm and different sounds);
- read aloud (even when you are breastfeeding, you can read something to your baby, he will hear your voice and you will feel more connected to him) or simply talk to him;
massage him all over his body using only a finger; - lie on the carpet together next to each other or supporting him on top of you... take some time for yourself;
- go out for a walk (air, sun and a little exercise are healthy and will relax you and your baby... sometimes you even see problems from a different perspective!);
- visit or welcome friends and relatives;
- let the baby lie down on your skin (skin-to-skin), he will relax and this very intense cuddle will also be good for his (and yours) self-esteem!